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STAY IN TOUCH
E-PASS Questions:
(407) 823-7277
Service Centers:
8919 West Colonial Drive
762 South Goldenrod Road
Monday-Friday: 8 AM-6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM-1 PM
Agency Office: 4974 ORL Tower Rd. Orlando, FL 32807
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What do you want to hear about in
this newsletter? We're open to any content suggestions! The system map above was a suggestion by a reader and it's one of the most clicked links every month!
Just hit "REPLY" on this email and
share your thoughts!
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We were just named a 2014 Constant Contact All Star! This annual award is only given to 10 percent of Constant Contact users for excellence in building customer relationships. Thank you for reading our newsletter every month!
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SHARING OUR STORY
Want to know more about what this new regional agency means for you? We'd love to come speak to your group. We're out in the community several times a month sharing the CFX story.
Email Alayna Curry or call her directly at (407) 690-5345 to set up a presentation!
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In the last month, Alayna has presented to First Baptist Church of Pine Castle, South Goldenrod Safe Neighborhood, Lake Holden Property Owners, Kiwanis Club of Lady Lake (below) and the Rotary Clubs of Leesburg Sunset, Casselberry, Apopka and Avalon Park (above).
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YOUR TOLL DOLLARS
AT WORK
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Project Update:
SR 417 / Florida's Turnpike Partial Interchange
The partial interchange between SR 417
and Florida's Turnpike officially opened
on Jan. 26. The newly constructed ramps connect southbound 417 to southbound Turnpike and northbound Turnpike to northbound 417.
Have you used the new ramps yet?
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CFX REWIND
CFX recently participated in the annual Mount Dora Arts Festival on Feb. 7-8. The event is hosted by the Mount Dora Center for the Arts, a community-based, non-profit organization.
More than 1,000 attendees had the opportunity to ask questions about
E-PASS, the expressway system and Wekiva Parkway. Many expressed their support for Wekiva Parkway, a 25-mile expressway that will complete the beltway around Metropolitan Orlando.
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FREE E-PASS FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA
As part of our plan to provide options to Central Florida drivers during the I-4 Ultimate Project, we're excited to announce that Polk County residents can now sign up for a free E-PASS transponder!
The transponders will help make it easier for commuters currently using I-4 to use an alternate route, like 417 and 429, to travel to or around downtown Orlando.
Not only do tolls cost less when you pay electronically, E-PASS customers can also earn volume discounts when using our system. The CFX board will explore more I-4 alternative options at our March meeting.
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There is no cost to have an E-PASS account.
Activation requires $25 in prepaid tolls. You can request the sticker online, at one of our service centers or by phone at (407) 823-7277.
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If you've been on 417 or 429 lately, you've probably noticed that our new 70 MPH speed limit signs are up! Please remember to always use caution when driving, especially on the expressways and in construction zones. Stay focused on the road and never text and drive!
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Governor Rick Scott was in Orlando on Feb. 17 for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Florida Department of Transportation's I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project. CFX board member and Seminole County Commissioner Brenda Carey was on hand to help kick off the project. A major part of the effort will be to improve the I-4/408 interchange, although you won't be seeing construction on 408 until March or April, at the earliest. When it does start, no lane closures will be permitted between 6 AM and 9 PM.
Click here to sign up for I-4's monthly newsletter.
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What should I do if I throw exact change into the toll plaza basket and the light stays red?
You may have encountered a jammed machine, which does happen from time to time. A signal is sent to our maintenance contractor to come out and fix the machine as soon as possible.
Place the correct amount of change in the basket and then drive on. Even if the light doesn't turn green, we won't fine you. It's best to keep moving and avoid a traffic jam or accident.
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Did you know that you can use your E-PASS to pay for parking at the Orlando International Airport? Just drive through the E-PASS lane when you arrive and when you leave, and your account will be charged for parking. No additional fees.
*If you're a SunPass customer and would like to take advantage of this option, log into your account and sign up for "Easy Pay" with SunPass Plus.
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Road Rangers patrol our system 365 days a year from 6 AM to 8 PM helping drivers and clearing debris from the road. Did you know this service is completely FREE to you? Dial *FHP when you need assistance or click here for more info.
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How long have you been a Road Ranger?
For about 3 years. Before that, I was in mechanical construction and attended the police academy in Lake County.
What's your favorite part about your job?
I really enjoy helping people. There's not many jobs out there where people actually thank you and appreciate you. This is one of them!
What's the craziest thing you've seen lately?
Every day there is something new. Recently we had to work with Orlando Police to remove a 10 foot alligator from the 408 near Crystal Lake.
Any safety advice you'd like to share?
Please move over to the next lane or slow down when you see us on the side of the road. The Move Over Law applies to all law enforcement and safety vehicles, including Road Rangers.
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